Float Registered Nurse - Mid Shift

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

2d • $38 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Registered Nurse provides coverage across various core units throughout the hospital, responding to staffing shortages or patient-care needs. The role provides professional nursing services in accordance with the team treatment plan, administers physician-prescribed treatments, teaches and supports patients, gives day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers, and documents and reports patient progress to the treatment team. The position is in person and scheduled for 36 hours weekly, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., including biweekly weekends.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland at appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.
• Demonstrate analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge to formulate nursing care plans, implement care, and document pertinent information about patient condition.
• Recognize when assistance or supervision is needed and seek appropriate resources.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatric patients, treatment team members, and patients’ family members; these interactions occur 51–80% of work time.
• Have basic computer usage skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional or relief coverage in varying patient-care areas in response to staff shortages or patient status.
• Assess, administer, and evaluate patient care in accordance with the team treatment plan.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Teach patients and provide psychosocial support.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed